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Internet explorer released a strange animated video on it’s official youtube account today. It depicts a heroine by the name of Inori Aizawa trying to escape a group of robots. Later transforming in what seems to be a Sailor Moon-esque style, she battles these robots only for the video to fade out just as a speculated major enemy rises up in the background.

Apparently this heroine is also IE’s new mascot character, explained further at the link provided at the end of the video. It directs to a facebook page dedicated to Inori Aizawa, where she seems to be given a personality and brief insight into her character.

Not much is known as to what they’re going to do with this new mascot, but it has a lot of potential with this new business move. Will this be the precursor to a possible anime series? Will other browsers follow this trend and/or join in with this? What possibilities could the rise of Inori Aizawa bring to the table?!

(There’s so many awesome new anime this Fall, we couldn’t just do one short list, so here’s the second set of anime that you should be looking out for!)

1) Kyoukai no Kanata / Beyond the Boundary

Kyoukai no Kanata, or Beyond the Boundary, follows the story of Akihito Kanbara and Mirai Kuriyama, both of whom are quite different from normal humans. Although Kyoukai no Kanata has various slice of life elements, this is very much a world filled with supernatural phenomena, such as Spirit World Warriors and Youmu. Think of this as a much simpler, romantic version of Bleach, where Spirit World Warriors aim to defeat Youmu (which translates to Dreamshade), and cash in on the objects that Youmu become once defeated.

Akihito, who is half-Youmu and half-human, comes across Mirai, who is a Spirit World Warrior with a unique ability to manipulate her blood. It’s a strange, dark romantic comedy filled with small action sequences, but it’s not quite overdramatic–and that’s good, since Kyoukai no Kanata doesn’t really aim to be as over-the-top as, say, Bleach. The animation is quite good, and the characters seem quite unique overall, making this one of the better 13-episode series that has debuted this season.

2) Tokyo Ravens

Tokyo Ravens centers around Harutora Tsuchimikado, Natsume Tsuchimikado, and Toji Ato, all of whom belong to a group called onmyouji (people who mix natural science with occultism). For anyone who has seen Blast of Tempest, the character and storyline is rather similar; Harutora is a logical thinker, Natsume is a prodigal onmyouji magician, and Toji is a “former” delinquent with some yet-to-be-revealed tricks up his sleeve.

The story is set after the events of “The Great Disaster”, which threw Japan in to chaos after an onmyouji-related accident. Like Blast of Tempest, the animation is top notch, and serves as one of the more logical-based anime with both lighthearted and heart-wrenching moments. There are clans of onmyouji, as well as an elite class of onmyouji, so those familiar with magic-based anime will find similar elements scattered throughout Tokyo Ravens. The story moves quite fast as well, comparable to Kyoukai no Kanata, but will last 24 episodes instead of 13.

3) BlazBlue: Alter Memory

This one has been quite anticipated by BlazBlue fans, but for those of you who don’t know, BlazBlue: Alter Memory is based off of the 2009-2010 XBOX 360/PS3/PSP/PC game, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger. The anime seems to do well for series fans, but for those who haven’t really delved in to the world of BlazBlue, some things might seem just a bit unknown at first. Things like “Why’d she stab him,” or “Why is there a robot there?” and other questions might pop up, but I’d suspect that series fans would be able to pick up what’s going on instantly. Of course, the series does do well in explaining some things, but the pacing in terms of explanation is a bit slow (which could be good for series fans anyways).

In either case, the story centers around Ragna the Bloodedge (a.k.a. Grim Reaper), who holds the power of the Azure Grimoire. This is a very action-y anime, so expect quite a bit of sword-and-gun fights with each episode. Series mainstays like Jin Kisaragi, Noel Vermillion, Rachel Alucard, and Yuki Terumi all make an appearance, so if you’re a BlazBlue fan, you’ll definitely have to check this one out.

(Got any other anime that caught your fancy this season? Sound off in the comments below!)

(There’s been so many new awesome anime this time around, we felt like picking our favorites and doing a First Impressions segment encompassing all of the anime! So, without further ado, let us introduce you to our favorite picks this season!)

1) Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill has been on quite a few peoples’ most anticipated anime for the Fall 2013 season, after all, why not? Kill la Kill was created by the same people who headed Gurren Laggen, and it shows. With over-the-top fights, hilariously comedic scenes, and highly animated characters, saying that this is an extreme show would be an understatement!

The story follows Ryūko Matoi, a girl with half of a massive scissor blade whose goal is to find her father’s killer. She eventually finds herself at Honnōji Academy, a school set in post-apocalyptic Japan and led by a rather intimidating student council headed by none other than Satsuki Kiryūin. The most powerful members of the school are granted power-giving Goku Uniforms, with more powerful uniforms having more stars on it. As Ryūko enters the academy, she soon realizes that her quest may not be as easy as she would have imagined…

2) Coppelion

The post-apocalypse seems to be a running theme throughout the new anime this season, and Coppelion is yet another one set in a part of Japan that had suffered a nuclear attack. Coppleion is a story that follows three girls–Ibara Naruse, Aoi Fukasaku, and Taeko Nomura–all of whom were genetically engineered to be immune to radiation. Each of these girls also have some enhanced abilities, although most of their abilities have yet to be revealed.

The story can be rather slow at times, but the story in itself is quite compelling. The team of girls were sent in to the heart of the disaster zone in order to find survivors who had not left yet, though there is a sense of looming tension as the reasons as to why some had not left the radioactive area are revealed…

3) Valvrave the Liberator 2nd Season

Valvrave the Liberator has finally picked up after a few months in hiatus, and the story picks back up exactly at the same moment where the 1st season left off. There have been many mech animes in the past, but only a few can be likened to Valvrave in terms of story and animation quality.

The story seems to be moving more towards solving the mystery of the Valvraves, and the team starts to unravel some of the mystery shortly after the Dorrsian infiltration from Season 1. The story is now much more emotional as the main protagonist, Haruto Tokishima, struggles to keep his power in check, especially after a certain event in Season 1 occurred. Fans of the series would be happy to know that Valvrave the Liberator 2nd Season is just as entertaining as its predecessor.

4) Log Horizon

Last year’s epic, Sword Art Online, has sparked quite a few game-based anime in which players are trapped, and the only escape is victory. Introducing Log Horizon, which is essentially the same concept, but slightly more comedic with a wider cast.

In comparison to Sword Art Online, Log Horizon’s story moves much faster, integrates more main characters, and is quite light-hearted overall. There are some serious moments scattered throughout the story, but it’s largely comedic-yet-deeply-engaging. Classic game-to-reality elements are all here, including a rather generic heads up display (HUD) system, spells, combat, and classic roles such as defenders and mages. This is a game brought in to the real world, requiring strategy and coordination in order to achieve victory. Although you can respawn in the world within Log Horizon, the real mystery is how everything came to be and for what purpose.

5) Magi 2: The Kingdom of Magic

Following hot off the trails of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Magi 2 continues off where the first season left off. For those of you who haven’t seen Magi, the story centers around a magi named Aladdin and a prince named Alibaba. Special areas known as dungeons have mysteriously popped up around the world, and for those who can survive the ordeals set by the dungeon, fame and riches await. There are also a select few in the world who hold the title of magi, beings who are capable of using immense power granted by soul-like entities known as Rukh.

If you’ve been a fan of the first season of Magi, then its second season will definitely not disappoint. There’s still quite a bit of action and comedy scattered throughout, but this new season introduces other new elements and groups that Aladdin, Alibaba, and the rest of their party must face.

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The Attack on Titan anime may have concluded, but that doesn’t mean that the series has stopped completely. A variety of games ranging from browser to 3DS games are in the work and set to release soon, as well as the continuation of the manga and a live-action movie. Now, we can add an official 3D Maneuver Gear, the main equipment used in the series, to the list!

This will be a 1:1 scale model of the official gear and is set to release sometime in 2014, but fans will be able to see an official unveiling of the 3D Maneuver Gear at the Survey Corps Archives exhibition in Tokyo from Oct. 18, 2013 till Nov. 4, 2013. No word yet on how effective it will be in the event that titans try to wipe out humanity.

The cult classic anime Sword Art Online may be over (but there could be hope for the next arc of the story!), but the games just keep coming. Introducing Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, a PS Vita exclusive that will launch in Japan in 2014.

The story will set Kirito to investigate an unknown area in Aincrad known only as Hollow Area, partnered with a mysterious girl that looks strikingly similar to Saber from the Fate/Zero series (that’s not to say this is a crossover though!). Other than the synopsis, not much else is known about the game, but you can check out the Japanese trailer above to see some of the game’s features.